President's falling approval rating
President Lee Jae Myung, whose approval ratings remained in the high 60 percent range for much of his first year in office, is now seeing the numbers slide. The decline has been faster than expected, suggesting that public discontent is growing with his administration, which began on a high note following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. A Gallup Korea poll released Friday…
President Lee Jae Myung, who enjoyed high approval ratings during his inaugural year, is now experiencing a rapid decline in public approval. A Gallup Korea poll released on Friday revealed the president's approval rating for his governance has dropped to 42 percent, with 50 percent expressing a negative view. This represents the lowest approval rating for Lee in a Gallup poll to date.
However, an earlier Realmeter survey commissioned by Energy Economic News, conducted on August 24, showed Lee's approval rating at 40.2 percent, while 56.9 percent of respondents negatively assessed his administration. Another survey by The Straight News, conducted by Jowon C&I, reported a decline to 38.9 percent. As the administration's second year progresses, such a drop in approval ratings is not uncommon, as the initial optimism wanes and the public demands tangible improvements.
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